I enjoy the hell out of your posts Widow. Keep em comingHockey Widow wrote:Talking to a friend tonight. Canucks have had semi-serious discussions with a number of teams involving a D and another top six. But Benning isn't ready to part with high picks or "A" prospects, just like he wasn't over the summer.
So it seems there is no panic in his game.
Don't have any gossip about who the talks are with or what players are being discussed other that it doesn't involve E Kane. He is now off the table having made peace in Winnipeg as he see the playoffs as a real possibility. So he is happy for the moment.
Benning was apparently made offers for Stanton, Sbisa and Tanev. He is not willing to trade any of them, at least not now. He is satisfied with their play and I would have to guess he wasn't offered enough to make him change his mind.
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HW, I suspect some of those inquiries would be circling vultures, but for the most part would be GM's laying ground work and opening discussion. I'm GMJB can spot the differences from the sources.
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Ya, I think it's just everyday stuff that good GMs engage in. I think Bennng is very very active on the phones and is probably always so. And it appears there is nothing imminent on the Canuck front. To me that is the good part. He isn!t willing to sacrifice the future, at least at this point. Who knows come the trade deadline.Topper wrote:HW, I suspect some of those inquiries would be circling vultures, but for the most part would be GM's laying ground work and opening discussion. I'm GMJB can spot the differences from the sources.
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Brownnoserman....damonberryman wrote:I enjoy the hell out of your posts Widow. Keep em comingHockey Widow wrote:Talking to a friend tonight. Canucks have had semi-serious discussions with a number of teams involving a D and another top six. But Benning isn't ready to part with high picks or "A" prospects, just like he wasn't over the summer.
So it seems there is no panic in his game.
Don't have any gossip about who the talks are with or what players are being discussed other that it doesn't involve E Kane. He is now off the table having made peace in Winnipeg as he see the playoffs as a real possibility. So he is happy for the moment.
Benning was apparently made offers for Stanton, Sbisa and Tanev. He is not willing to trade any of them, at least not now. He is satisfied with their play and I would have to guess he wasn't offered enough to make him change his mind.
Kesler is NOT missed. The dressing room is described as quiet, non confrontational and fun again.
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Is Myers really much less of a project than Sbisa is at this point?Mondi wrote:And, I don't really know anything about Meyers, but short of Benning thinking he is the next Chara, I wouldn't acquire that player. If for some reason Benning thinks Myers is Chara, then I'd give up any player or prospect on the team. (No, I don't think Benning believes that is the case).
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Sbisa is a young Bieksa with bonehead plays at times. However, Sbisa brings toughness that this team sorely lacks.herb wrote:Is Myers really much less of a project than Sbisa is at this point?Mondi wrote:And, I don't really know anything about Meyers, but short of Benning thinking he is the next Chara, I wouldn't acquire that player. If for some reason Benning thinks Myers is Chara, then I'd give up any player or prospect on the team. (No, I don't think Benning believes that is the case).
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I have been enjoying some of the physicality Sbisa brings to the rink. He's not huge, but he plays big.Jovocop wrote:Sbisa is a young Bieksa with bonehead plays at times. However, Sbisa brings toughness that this team sorely lacks.
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Canucks trade Mallett and a 2015 3rd round pick to Islanders for 6'05" D man Andrey Pedan.
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Interesting. Apparently he is a big meanie as well. Although with time spent in the ECHL this year, I sure hope Jim Benning sees something in him that the Islanders don't..
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Especially since we sweetened the pot with a 3rd
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http://www.hockeysfuture.com/prospects/andrei_pedan/dbr wrote:Interesting. Apparently he is a big meanie as well. Although with time spent in the ECHL this year, I sure hope Jim Benning sees something in him that the Islanders don't..
Project. Plays big, mean and tough. Hampered first two years with an upper body injury. Projected 4-6 on depth chart. If nothing else Benning is trying to shore up defensive depth in the system. Traded a player that was never going to crack our line up but did have to give up a 3rd, although I thought we gave that to Anaheim. Must check my facts.
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It's a 2016 3rd round pick. That means Anaheim has our 2015 3rd and the Islanders have our 2016 3rd.
At least he isn't trading 2nds. I think the trade was for the pick with Mallet being the throw in to even out our contracts.
In other news Markstrom injured, that other one time goalie of the future recalled from ECHL. Injury described as minor, day to day.
At least he isn't trading 2nds. I think the trade was for the pick with Mallet being the throw in to even out our contracts.
In other news Markstrom injured, that other one time goalie of the future recalled from ECHL. Injury described as minor, day to day.
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